Footsie posts 5 1/2 month lows

FTSE trading at 6038 6028

Now down more that 11% since its peak in May

Mining stocks being badly hit over fears that the Chinese credit crunch may curb metals demand

September gilts have fallen more than 100 ticks this morning to 111.13

German sept bund futures also down by 100 on the day at 140.17

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